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Wednesday, May 2, 2012

Cocoa and Banana Small Cakes

From the kitchen of One Perfect Bite...I came across Nancy Silverton's recipe for Cocoa and Banana Small Cakes while researching the background and and culinary accomplishments that placed her on the Gourmet Live list of 50 Women Game Changers in Food. While I didn't choose it as my feature recipe, I did place it on my "must-try" list, with the intent of making the cakes when time permitted. I pulled the recipe while Bob was in the hospital and decided to make the small cakes for the nursing staff. The cakes, which are moist and rich, are a cross between a muffin and cupcake and they have an unusual texture that makes them a stand-out treat. The recipe is straightforward and the small cakes it produces are delicious. They can be made by anyone who has a mixing spoon and large bowl, but I do have a caution or two to share with you. My muffins did not cook in the recommended time. Ordinarily, I'd say my oven was off but it had just been re-calibrated, so I don't think that was the problem. At any rate, mine took 22 minutes to bake, so if you decide to make these, you'll need to keep an eye on them. I'd also recommend you use high-end cocoa when you make these. I've used a domestic and an imported product in separate trials and this is a case where you get what you pay for. If you like the combination of chocolate and banana, I hope you'll give this recipe a try. You will not be disappointed. Here's the recipe.

This sounds like a great recipe to make for an event a church or the office (or freeze them so I can eat one daily.) Love cocoa and bananas so this will also go on my must try list! Thanks Mary - hope you have a wonderful day.

Mary, these sound wonderful too, something my grandboys would surely like. I have your Maple Banana Nana Bread in the oven right at this moment, will post it on my blog this evening. Thank you with wishes of a great evening ahead for both you and the Silver Fox.

Chocolate and banana always sounds good ! Great to eat anytime of the day :) I always got a problem re baking time ( we have only a small oven here ) and I usually add more than 20 minutes or so when I bake some cake/brownies but as always it still turned out edible , I can't complain ! hahahha

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